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Crime & Safety

La Vergne reports overall drop in crime

Jul 28, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

New numbers show a drop in crime from 2017 to 2019 in La Vergne of nearly 6 percent overall, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's annual report..... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
Other News

Sheriff's detectives investigate murder on Asbury Lane

Jul 28, 2020 at 07:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Sheriff's detectives are investigating the death of a man found late Sunday at his residence, supervisors said Monday. Erick Bixler, 45, of Asbury Lane was.... Read More
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Crime & Safety

Murfreesboro police arrest suspect in July 27 carjacking, kidnapping, shooting

Jul 27, 2020 at 05:00 pm by Voice Wire

An 18-year-old Murfreesboro resident was shot and found in the middle of Interstate 24 following a carjacking and kidnapping in Murfreesboro overnight. The suspect led a neigh.... Read More
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Life & Human Interest

Rutherford Habitat for Humanity awarded grant from Bonnaroo

Jul 27, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has been canceled this year due to Covid-19, but their work in the community continues. For the third year in a row, Rutherford County Area.... Read More
Other News

Murfreesboro mayor to hold second 'Conversation on Race'

Jul 27, 2020 at 10:22 am by Michelle Willard

Mayor Shane McFarland will hold a live televised briefing at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 on Facebook and CityTV. The Mayor's briefing will be a second "Conversation on Race" with.... Read More
Other News

Smyrna completes high-speed internet fiber ring

Jul 24, 2020 at 03:30 pm by Voice Wire

United Communications and Middle Tennessee Electric announced completion of a fiber ring to support the Town of Smyrna's internal telecommunication needs. The project was anno.... Read More
Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

Taylor Swift drops surprise new album 'Folklore'

Jul 24, 2020 at 12:31 pm by Powersn93

Taylor Swift has used her time during this pandemic wisely. While 2020 was supposed to include a Taylor Swift Lover fest stadium tour. Due to Covid-19 canceling her tour, Swi.... Read More
Other News

MTSU's David Urban is an honorary colonel thanks to Mike Sparks

Jul 24, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, recently announced MTSU's David J. Urban, Ph.D., of Murfreesboro, would be presented with the honorary title of Tennessee Colonel Aide de Cam.... Read More
Read to Succeed
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Help wanted: 1-on-1 tutors for Read To Succeed's ESL program

Jul 24, 2020 at 10:00 am by literacymatters

If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity, please consider being an ESL (English Second Language) teacher or one-on-one tutor for adult learners living or wor.... Read More
MTSU's Fermentation Science program
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MTSU gets $300K USDA grant to help promote Fermentation Science program

Jul 24, 2020 at 09:16 am by Michelle Willard

Attracting future students to agriculture and MTSU's Fermentation Science program is the goal of a new U.S. Department of Agriculture grant collaboration between the.... Read More
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Business

4 Nissan models rank in J.D. Power 2020 study

Jul 23, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

A new chapter is unfolding at Nissan evidenced by four of its vehicles earning top segment honors in the J.D. Power 2020 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) S.... Read More
Business

How many fire hydrants does Consolidated Utility District have?

Jul 23, 2020 at 09:12 am by Voice Wire

Consolidated Utility District recently surpassed 5,000 fire hydrants the water utility services within its distribution system. This number is significant in terms of water av.... Read More
Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro FAQ: The confusion between Truth in Taxation and the Certified Tax Rate

Jul 23, 2020 at 08:00 am by robmtchl

There is often confusion among taxpayers surrounding Tennessee's "Truth in Taxation" statutes and the "certified tax rate."  The statutes require assessors to certify th.... Read More
Voices

Opinion: Mandating Masks is a Good Start

Jul 23, 2020 at 07:00 am by MFerry 1

Early in July, Gov. Bill Lee issued Executive Order 54, providing county mayors the authority to issue mask requirements in public spaces with exceptions. I applaud Ruther.... Read More
Crime & Safety

$26K reward offered for information on April shooting of Tesla driver

Jul 22, 2020 at 02:43 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Rewards increased to $26,000 for information about the person who shot a Murfreesboro business woman driving her Tesla April 23 on Veterans Parkway, a Rutherford County Sherif.... Read More